After asking, she realized how stupid her question was.

In the world of the wealthy, getting engaged is basically equivalent to getting married. They can live as a couple, and as for marriage... it's just a matter of getting the marriage certificate or not.

For people like them, is it hard to get a marriage certificate?

The people at the table continued chatting and laughing.

"Ha, getting engaged isn't like someone died, why make such a big deal out of it? Talk about whether she can even marry him first." A man's clear, deep voice rang in her ear.

Aurelia Shaw's long hair covered her earphones as she casually ate her meal, listening to Mason Nightshade's sarcastic comments.

He had great timing; just as she sat down at the table, she received a video call from him.

The topics being discussed at the table weren't to her liking, so she put on her earphones and accepted his video chat.

Under the table, one hand quickly typed a string of words and sent it over:

"How are you so sure they won't get married? My 'sister' looks like she really likes this guy."

Sitting on the sofa, Mason Nightshade saw the message from his woman, snorted, and sarcastically replied, "That also depends on whether the other side likes her. Mrs. Campbell is interested in the Shaw Family background, and Clara Philips is interested in the Campbell Family for the same reason.

Not to mention, the Campbell Family is just a branch and doesn't even compare to the Shaw Family. If they found out about Jovana Shaw's true identity, they'd probably kick her out immediately."

Aurelia Shaw squinted her eyes, her red lips curling into a sly smile.

Mason Nightshade immediately picked up on it, knowing that his little woman was up to something.

"Not planning to ruin it?" Mason quirked a smile and asked.

No one knows her better than him; he could easily see through her thoughts.

Ruining it, of course, is the plan.

It's just...

"I thought of a more fun way to play this." Aurelia's smile deepened, her casual grin breathtakingly beautiful, almost otherworldly.

Leo Campbell stared, entranced.

Jovana Shaw clenched her fists in frustration.

She needed to marry Leo Campbell quickly, she had to secure him and become Mrs. Campbell!

…

"That Jovana Shaw, so young but so cunning," Amanda Fuller said.

Aurelia Shaw swiped her room card and paused at the remark, chuckling lightly, "Probably learned from her mother."

About the Shaw Family's affairs, Amanda had heard from others, and her brother had also mentioned that things in their family weren't as simple as they seemed.

She simply understood it as Clara Philips being the mistress who entered Aurelia's family, causing Aurelia, the biological daughter, to be unloved, while the stepmother and her daughter were instead favored.

Having been out in society for a few years, Amanda wasn't as naive as other girls; she could immediately tell Jovana Shaw was scheming. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Almost everyone present probably noticed it too.

However, despite her young age, she's quite skilled at winning people over.

Since everyone could benefit, why make an unnecessary enemy?

"After a day of flying and dining, you're probably exhausted. Get some rest early." Amanda Fuller advised.

Just as she finished speaking, a gloomy voice echoed: "Hope you can sleep well."

Amanda Fuller shivered suddenly, finding the voice strangely familiar. Could it be... Night... Mr. Nightshade?!

"Don't scare her." Aurelia reprimanded Mason through the phone.

Mason Nightshade just smirked.

Amanda shot a glance at Aurelia's phone, swallowed hard, remembering how she'd left without saying goodbye to Mr. Nightshade and the others that morning...